Orange Creamsicles
You’re only 4 ingredients away from these bright and refreshing homemade Orange Creamsicles! These orange popsicles are creamy and a bit healthier than store-bought thanks to Greek yogurt.
Because I work from home and am on my laptop a lot, I make an effort to go outside every day, even if it’s just a short 5 minute walk down the street.
When I’m done walking, usually I’m in the mood for something cold.
Sure a tall glass of water is in order, but then I want something cold to snack on. Something frozen.
Ice cream comes to mind, but I can’t be eating a scoop of chocolate ice cream every night (well I absolutely could but definitely shouldn’t).
These bright and refreshing Orange Creamsicles are the next best thing!
Cousins to fudgesicles, these zesty yogurt popsicles are reminiscent of orange creamsicles from your childhood except you don’t need to chase down the ice cream truck to buy one.
Traditionally creamsicles are made with a vanilla ice cream base as shown with my vanilla popsicles, but I decided to make them similar to my watermelon popsicles and use Greek yogurt for the creaminess.
Not only does it make these orange cream popsicles a bit healthier, it’s an easy ingredient you can buy at the store.
Why You Should Make This Orange Creamsicle Recipe
- Only 4 ingredients! – Both practical and affordable.
- Ridiculously easy to make! – All you have to do is throw your ingredients into a blender, pour, and freeze.
- Small batch recipe! – I can’t exactly give away frozen desserts unless someone comes over to visit (which isn’t often).That’s why this recipe only makes four yogurt pops. You’re not stuck with a dozen leftovers that will end up freezer burned anyway.
Ingredients For Orange Creamsicles
Here’s what you need to make your orange cream popsicle:
- Greek yogurt: Adds creaminess and tanginess
- Sugar: In addition to sweetening your yogurt popsicles, sugar lowers the freezing point and reduces ice crystals, ensuring your popsicle is “soft” enough to bite into without hurting your teeth.
- Orange juice and zest: Juicing navel oranges not only means using the freshest juice, you don’t have to worry about added ingredients bottled orange juice may have.
- Vanilla – Helps add that vanilla ice cream flavor
What Can I Use As A Popsicle Mold?
In order to make homemade popsicles, first you need a popsicle mold.
I love my Norpro Frozen Ice Pop Maker because it has the iconic fudgesicle shape to it.
However, you certainly don’t need to buy one, especially if you don’t have the room for one.
Buy some 3-5 ounce paper or plastic cups (often called Dixie cups), as you can see with my peach popsicles.
After filling the cups, wrap the tops in foil and make a small hole so you can hold the sticks in place.
Once frozen, you can cut away the cup to unmold the pops.
How To Make Orange Creamsicles
This orange creamsicle popsicle recipe is SO quick and easy, it’ll take you longer to juices the orange than to make the mixture!
- Blend together Greek yogurt, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill popsicle mold, secure the sticks, and freeze until firm.
When stored properly, creamsicles can last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Orange Creamsicles FAQ
I know it’s tempting to reduce the sugar. However, I urge you not to change it because sugar lowers the freezing point, ensuring your pops are “soft” enough to bite into without biting into a solid ice cube.
Absolutely! Use another citrus juice such as blood oranges or tangerines.
Yes. Double all of the ingredients to get more creamsicles.
More Popsicle Recipes
If you enjoyed these orange cream popsicles, check out these other popsicle recipes:
- Peanut Butter Popsicles
- Strawberry Popsicles
- Pineapple Popsicles
- Blueberry Popsicles
- Coconut Popsicles
- Iced Coffee Popsicles
- Margarita Popsicles
Orange Creamsicles
You’re only 4 ingredients away from these bright and refreshing homemade Orange Creamsicles! These orange popsicles are creamy and a bit healthier than store-bought thanks to Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
- One 5.3 ounce cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (roughly 2-3 Navel oranges)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Add yogurt, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, and vanilla to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to your popsicle molds and insert sticks. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours minimum (24 hours is preferred to allow the flavors to
develop). Freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- If you enjoyed this recipe, check out Fudgesicles, Vanilla Popsicles, Watermelon Popsicles, Strawberry Popsicles, and Pineapple Popsicles.
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First published March 24, 2016
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Have never heard of yogurt alternative. Would regular yogurt work as well? Theses sound good. Will have to try to find my old Popsicle makers or just buy new ones.
If you don’t see Silk, yes you can use regular vanilla yogurt. If you use plain yogurt, add some vanilla bean, vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract to add that vanilla flavor. If you use Greek yogurt, you may need to add a little more orange juice to help thin it out as Greek yogurt is thicker than Silk.
mmmmm I love orange things, these look SUPER refreshing!
Would it be ok to mix all the ingredients the night before? Then pour them into the individual plastic containers to freeze overnight.
Yes although with the yogurt it’s possible it could thicken up in the fridge. If that’s the case you can probably stir in a touch of more orange juice (or water) until pourable.